Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,929.23, 1,110,212.87 and 474,470.55
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 740,929.23, 1,110,212.87 and 474,470.55 is: 710,949.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
740,929.23 : 1,110,212.87 = 474,470.55 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
740,929.23/1,110,212.87 = 474,470.55/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
740,929.23x = 1,110,212.87 × 474,470.55 - Step 4: Simplify right side
740,929.23x = 526,763,308,673.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 526,763,308,673.63/740,929.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,949.56
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